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APLAC Unit 1 VOCAB
theme: WW3; life of royalty
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aegis (n.) | a shield; protection |
| rectify (v.) | to correct; to make right |
| enervate (v.) | to weaken |
| philanthropy (n.) | donating money or work to those in need |
| boor (n.) | a rude or impolite person |
| fervent (adj. ) | eager, earnest |
| besiege (v.) | to overwhelm; to surround and attack |
| carrion (n.) | decaying flesh |
| ignoble (adj.) | dishonorable, shameful |
| amorphous (adj.) | shapeless, formless; vague |
| factious (adj,) | causing disagreement |
| ephemeral (adj.) | lasting only a brief time; short lived |
| perspicacity (n.) | keenness if judgment |
| erotic (adj.) | pertaining to sexual love |
| opulent (adj.) | rich, luxurious; wealthy |